Royal Commission for AlUla, Saudia Private Aviation sign partnership deal 

RCU and Saudia Private Aviation signing a partnership deal. (SPA)
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Updated 26 October 2023
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Royal Commission for AlUla, Saudia Private Aviation sign partnership deal 

  • Deal aims to boost AlUla’s network with other local and international destinations

LONDON: The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed a partnership deal with Saudia Private Aviation, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The deal was sealed on the sidelines of the seventh Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh and aims to boost AlUla’s network with other local and international destinations, as well as underlining its position as a global logistics hub.

Saudia Private Aviation will offer a range of services such as aircraft leasing, management, maintenance, landing permits, ground handling, hotel accommodation, and catering, while operating the private aviation lounge at AlUla International Airport.

The partnership aims to keep pace with the anticipated growth of air traffic in the region, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, to position AlUla as a global tourist destination.

The development work at AlUla’s airport in 2021 increased its capacity to 400,000 passengers.
 


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.